PLANT SPECIES AVAILABLE FROM NOOSA & DISTRICT LANDCARE RESOURCE CENTRE, POMONA, December, 2014 (opposite the pub)

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1 PLANT SPECIES AVAILABLE FROM NOOSA & DISTRICT LANDCARE RESOURCE CENTRE, POMONA, December, 2014 (opposite the pub) Prices: Tube stock: $1.80 * Orders over 500: $1.50 Kauri, Brown & Hoop pines: $2.20 * Monthly $1 Specials Bunya pines: $3.50 * Members receive 10% - 20% discount on plants Other larger pots as marked * Phone to pre-order plants Acacia melanoxylon BLACKWOOD Medium sized tree to 20 metres. Pale cream pom-pom flowers in the warmer months. Attractive, thick crown; hardy, fast growing and long lived; indifferent to soil types but prefers a sunny position. Alectryon coriaceus BEACH ALECTRYON Bushy coastal shrub 1-6m. Panicles of small yellow flowers in winter and distinctive bird-attracting fruit. Very hardy in a coastal site, not frost tolerant. Allocasuarina littoralis BLACK SHE-OAK Open forest tree to 10m, black fissured bark. Hardy, adaptable and fast growing in variety of sites. Black cockatoo feed tree, suitable for cabinet work. Allocasuarina torulosa ROSE SHE-OAK Medium tree slender and pyramidal metres. Food tree for Black Cockatoos. Hardy and adaptable; suitable for moist rich or nutrient-deficient sandy soils; frost tolerant. Alocasia brisbanenis CUNJEVOI Rainforest clumping plant with large spade-like leaves. Fragrant but poisonous yellow-green flower juicy but toxic sweet-smelling red fruit. Prefers semi-shaded moist sites; soil type not critical. Alpinia caerulea NATIVE GINGER Clumping plant to 1.5m. Understorey species, likes shady moist site. Bright blue berries attract birds. Fruit, leaves and tuberous roots are edible and make a tasty addition to salads. Alphitonia excelsa RED ASH Medium to large pioneer tree 15m. Hardy and adaptable, fast growing. Masses of tiny white flowers followed by black berries attracts birds. Cabinet timber uses. Alphitonia petriei PINK ASH SARSPARILLA Medium rainforest tree to 15 metres. Panicles of tiny white flowers in summer followed by bird attracting fruit. Hardy and extremely fast growing pioneer tree in a variety of soils. Araucaria bidwillii BUNYA PINE Rainforest tree to 50m, valuable timber species. Large, heavy (to 7kg), edible nuts. Prefers deep, rich soil but very tough, withstanding frost, low moisture and strong wind. Austromyrtus dulcis MIDYIM Low spreading shrub to 50cm, adaptable to most soils, dry or moist, sun or part shade. Masses of white flowers during spring and summer, followed by white,edible sweet berries; attractive reddish new growth. Backhousia myrtifolia SILKY MYRTLE GREY MYRTLE Large shrub or small tree 3 7 metres. Profuse white flowers in spring. Hardy and adaptable; ample moisture and nutrients in the early stages promote growth. Baeckea frutescens WEEPING BAECKEA Weeping ornamental woody shrub to 2.5m; masses of small white flowers October to November; very hardy in average to well-drained soils in full sun; nectar source for bees and insects.

2 Banksia integrifolia COASTAL BANKSIA Medium tree to 15m, hardy in a variety of soils, prefers good drainage. Ornamental yellow cylindrical flower spikes, bird and insect attracting. Banksia spinulosa var. collina GOLDEN CANDLESTICKS - HAIRPIN BANKSIA Small dense decorative shrub to 2.5 metres. Long, showy spikes of golden flowers in winter attracts birds and are used in flower arrangements. Hardy in most well-drained soil types, in a sunny open situation. Baumea rubignosa SOFT TWIGRUSH Clumping sedge to 1 metre. Fluffy reddish-brown flower heads year-round followed by shiny orange nuts. Suits wet or poorly drained soils. Callerya megasperma NATIVE WISTERIA Vigorous, woody rainforest climber. Pendulous clusters of pale purple and white flowers in spring Hardy and fast growing with adequate moisture Callicarpa pedunculata VELVET LEAF Small openly branched shrub 1-2m. Fast growing and reasonably hardy but dislikes extreme cold or exposure. Prune regularly to keep bushy shape. Attractive small purple fruit attract birds; useful screening shrub. Callitrus columellaris BRIBIE ISLAND CYPRESS, COASTAL CYPRESS PINE Medium to large conical tree to 20m. Coppery winged seeds attract cockatoos, rosellas and galahs. Moderately fast growing; hardy in a variety of situations; suits sandy well-drained soils; durable timber tree. Carex appressa TUSSOCK SEDGE Perennial clumping grass-like plant to 1m. Rusty-brown seed heads. Suits wet soil but adapts to well-drained soils. Frost hardy; sun to part shade. Ideal for re-vegetating riparian zones. Good ornamental garden sedge. Carissa ovata CURRANT BUSH BLACKBERRY Decorative small spiny shrub 1 to 2m. Fragrant white flowers mostly in summer. Purplish-black berries a favourite food of the Regent and Satin Bower-birds; hardy in well drained soils; full sun or partial shade. Cassia brewsteri LEICHHARDT BEAN Rainforest tree ±10m. Adaptable to various free-draining soils, tolerates dry conditions. Showy red and yellow pendulous flowers (flowers when quite young), attractive glossy foliage. Casuarina cunninghamiana RIVER SHE-OAK Medium graceful tree metres. Rusty-brown male flowers dark red female flowers (Male and female flowers on separate tree) attract birdlife. Adaptable, fast growing and hardy. Casuarina glauca SWAMP SHE-OAK Small ornamental tree 6 16 metres. Food source for black cockatoos, lorikeets and rosellas. Male and female flowers on separate trees. Strong growing and hardy in a variety of conditions. Citrus australasica var. sanguinea (syn Microcitrus australasica var.sanguinea) FINGER LIME Thorny evergreen shrub to 4m; white to pink petalled flowers; edible acidic red cylindrical fruit to 10cm with pink caviar-like pulp. Requires rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered position; tolerates light frost. Commersonia bartramia BROWN KURRAJONG Hardy and fast growing pioneer rainforest species to 10m. Masses of white flowers in summer; pale trunk and the horizontally layered appearance of the foliage are very attractive; frost tender when young. Cordyline petiolaris BROAD LEAVED PALM LILY Tall narrow palm lily 2-6 metres. Spikes of tiny purple flowers followed by edible red fruits. Hardy and adaptable in all soil types; best in semi-shade with ample moisture during dry spells; dislikes heavy frosts. Cordyline rubra RED-FRUITED PALM LILY 2

3 Oranmental rainforest understorey species to 3m. Suits shady areas or indoor tub; attractive red berries reportedly edible. Corymbia intermedia BLOODWOOD Medium to tall tree (10 36 metres) with moderately dense canopy. Masses of white flowers in panicles December to May. Hardy in all soil types. Flowers attracts many species of wildlife. Corymbia citriodora subsp.citriodora SPOTTED GUM Tall gum tree metres. Cream flowers spring and summer; lemon-scented leaves. Hardy on shallow stony soils. An important tree for structural timber and honey production. Flowers attract wildlife. Corymbia citriodora subsp.variegata SPOTTED GUM Tall gum tree metres. Cream flowers autumn to spring; distinctive mottled bark. Hardy on shallow stony soils on ridges. Versatile elastic timber used widely in construction. Flowers attract wildlife. Cryptocarya glaucescens JACKWOOD Rainforest tree to 25m. Hardy and fast growing, excellent creek revegetation species, black fruit attracts birds. Cabinet timber uses. Cryptocarya laevigata GLOSSY LAUREL GREY SASSAFRAS Small handsome rainforest tree or large shrub ±6 metres. Bright red berries in autumn attract birds. Prefers shade, ample nutrients and moisture but will tolerate full sun. Cryptocarya triplinervis BROWN LAUREL THREE-VEINED CRYPTOCARYA Small to medium bushy tree to 20 metres. Tiny yellowish-green flowers Oct Jan. Fruit a bird-attracting, glossy black drupe. Hardy in exposed situations, especially coastal winds; prefers a sunny situation. Cymbopogon refractus BARBED WIRE GRASS Hardy perennial grass to 1.5m for sun or light shade; red-brown flower spikelets; excellent for low maintenance gardens; provides habitat for ground-dwelling mammals and frogs; seed eaten by rosellas. Dianella caerulea BLUE FLAX LILY Clumping grass-like plant with blue flowers and blue berries. Grows in shade or partial sun. Hardy in most soils with adequate moisture. Diploglottis australis NATIVE TAMARIND Rainforest tree to 10m. Prefers moist, sheltered site in sun or part shade, frequent watering and regular fertiliser speeds growth. Attractive tub plant. Edible but sour fruit attracts birds and bats. Dodonea triquetra NATIVE HOP BUSH Shrub of open forest to 2m. Hardy and fast growing; suitable for moist or dry area. Clusters of papery - winged, lime green seed capsules turn purple with age; seeds are a food source for the Pale Headed Rosella. Dodonaea viscosa subsp. cuneata WEDGE-LEAF HOPBUSH Small dense hardy shrub to 3 metres; clusters of papery, cream seed capsules (on female plants) turn red with age. Drought and frost tolerant and very fast growing; best in a light, well-drained soil in a sunny situation. Dodonea viscosa subsp. viscosa STICKY HOP BUSH - GIANT HOP BUSH Small evergreen shrub to 2m. Papery green fruit capsules ripen to a purple/reddish colour. Very fast growing and hardy in sun or part shade in a well-drained position. The pale-headed rosellas love its fruit. Elaeocarpus grandis BLUE QUANDONG Large buttressed rainforest tree to 40m or more. Very fast growing; tolerates a range of situations but prefers ample moisture. Withstands full sun but only a light frost. White bell flowers and large clusters of deep blue fruit which attracts birds and wildlife. Excellent for revegetation and cabinet timber. Erythrina vespertilio BAT S WING CORAL TREE BRAKE-BLOCK PINE 3

4 Shrub or large tree ± 8 metres. Bird-attracting red flowers, usually in spring. Hardy and fast-growing in full sun with adequate moisture and perfect drainage; dislikes excess humidity. Eucalyptus bancroftii TUMBLEDOWN GUM Small tree to 8m of swampy wallum habitat, often form small groups on higher parts that do not become waterlogged. Characterised by crooked main stem and much contorted branches. New bark is bright orange. Eucalyptus acmenoides WHITE MAHOGANY Tall tree to 35m suited to well-drained loam or clay soils in most coastal regions where there is little frost. Excellent timber tree, suitable for shade, ornamental and windbreak planting. Eucalyptus cloeziana GYMPIE MESSMATE To 35m, very popular timber species. Grows very rapidly on rich coastal soils but will also make satisfactory growth on dry stony ridges. Good bee tree. Eucalyptus creba NARROW-LEAVED IRONBARK Large tree of open forest to 30m, hard reddish durable timber. Adaptable but prefers dry conditions and heavy loamy soil over clay. Slow growing. Hard, deeply furrowed, persistent black bark and narrow drooping leaves. Eucalyptus grandis FLOODED GUM Koala Food Tree Very tall tree of open forest and rainforest to 60m, valuable timber species. Prefers fertile soils and adequate moisture. Drops large limbs in wind/storms. Eucalyptus propinqua GREY GUM Koala Food Tree Tall tree of open forest to 40m. When the bark is shed in summer it leaves bright orange patches beneath. Prefers well drained slopes and ridges in loams or clays. Eucalyptus robusta SWAMP MAHOGANY Koala Food Tree Tree of wallum areas to 25m. Heavy and durable timber. Suitable for coastal areas, particularly wet sites and heavy clay soils. Eucalyptus siderophloia GREY IRONBARK Koala Food Tree Tall erect gum 15 metres. Branches persistent to almost ground level; hard red timber used in construction; secondary food source for Koalas and Gliders; flowers attract Squirrel Gliders and lorikeets. Eucalyptus tereticornis FOREST RED GUM QLD BLUE GUM Koala Food Tree To 40m; valuable timber tree and honey producer. Smooth, sometimes shiny trunk; species of the moist soils, usually found on the alluvial flats adjacent to watercourses. Eustrephus latifolius WOMBAT BERRY Twinning climber to 1 metre. Pink or white with white-fringed curled hairs. Orange berries in late winter to early spring. Hardy in sun or full shade in well drained soils. Ficus fraseri SANDPAPER FIG WHITE SANDPAPER FIG Rainforest or vine scrub tree 6 15m. Edible fruit ripens to yellow, orange and black; attracts fruit eating birds. Hardy and fast growing in rich soil with plenty of moisture; sometimes briefly deciduous in cold areas. Ficus marcrophylla MORETON BAY FIG Handsome spreading shade and feature tree 15 35m with buttressed trunk; edible bird-attracting fruit ripening throughout the year; hardy in most soils and locations; suitable for coastal conditions; moderately frost tolerant. Makes a handsome tub plant and is an excellent bonsai specimen. Ficus virens WHITE FIG BANYAN Large strangling fig from northern Australia, develops many trunks which descend form upper branches; semideciduous, fast growing. White fruit attracts birds and other wildlife; suitable for large gardens or revegetation. Flindersia schottiana BUMPY ASH CUDGERIE 4

5 Rainforest tree to 40m, useful cabinet timber. Hardy and fast growing in most conditions. Scented white flowers, interesting seed pods. Excellent pioneer and shade tree. Flindersia xanthoxyla YELLOWOOD Medium to large rainforest tree10 m with dense rounded canopy; masses of creamy-white flowers in summer; decorative woody seeds pods; hardy and adaptable; valuable timber tree; makes an excellent shade tree. Gahnia clarkei TALL SAW SEDGE Tufted grass-like sedge to 2m. Decorative orange, red to brown seed-heads held on long stems; hardy and adaptable. Good subject for dams, riparian and wet areas. Makes a dramatic addition to native gardens. Geitonoplesium cymosum SCRAMBLING LILY Twining light climber often used as a hedging plant. White sweetly-scented flowers in spring. Fruit a birdattracting black berry. Fairly drought tolerant once established; semi-shade or full sun. Glochidion ferdinandi CHEESE TREE Small attractive pioneer tree to 12m often found along watercourses; fast growing and adaptable to harsher conditions. Small red or yellow fruit over a long period attracts birds. Glochidion sumatranum UMBRELLA CHEESE TREE Graceful tree to +/- 15m. Cheeselike fruits and greenish flowers. Favours moist soils and tolerates less than perfect drainage. Gossia hillii SCALY MYRTLE Small rainforest tree with colourful new growth 6-12 metres. Small white flowers in spring. Bird-attracting black berries in autumn; sun or part shade; prefers a moist, well-drained site; suitable as a tub specimen. Grevillea robusta SILKY OAK Rainforest tree to 25m. Hardy and fast growing in a variety of well drained sites; masses of golden-orange honey-laden toothbrush flowers in early summer attract numerous birds and fauna. Excellent cabinet timber. Hakea actites HAKEA GIBBOSA PRICKLY HAKEA Stiff, woody wallum shrub ± 2m. Creamy white flowers in spring. Hardy, requires full sun and well-drained soil for best flowering; adapts to wet or dry situations; handsome specimen plant with pungent needle-like foliage. Hardenbergia violacea NATIVE SARSAPARILLA FALSE SARSAPARILLA Small scrambling prostrate or erect vine to 2m; bright purple pea flowers mostly in spring; hardy in a range of soil types; light shade to full sun; a light climber perfect for training up pergolas or fences; good ground cover. Harpullia pendula TULIPWOOD Attractive rainforest revegetating tree to 15m; useful cabinet timber. Hardy and adaptable. Ample moisture and nutrients, and protection from frost, promotes early growth. Ornamental orange seed cases. Hibbertia scandens SNAKE VINE CLIMBING GUINEA FLOWER Vigorous climbing or trailing vine of coastal areas. With no support it forms a dense ground cover; large yellow flowers throughout most of the year. Hardy and fast-growing in almost any conditions except extreme cold. Hovea acutifolia HOVEA Bushy shrub of rainforest margins to 2m. Prefers moist semi-shaded areas but tolerates full sun and drier conditions. Masses of dark purple pea flowers along branches in spring. Hoya australis WAX FLOWER Beautiful climber with fleshy leaves and white scented waxy flowers late autumn and winter. Extremely hardy in dry and exposed conditions; sun or shade; thin white sap is poisonous and is known to kill browsing stock. Ipomoea pes-caprae BEACH MORNING GLORY - GOAT S FOOT Scrambling vine with mauve flowers year-round. Hardy in well-drained sand or loamy soils, sun or part shade. Salt spray tolerant; low water requirements. Important dune stabilizer. All parts of this plant toxic if eaten. 5

6 Isolepis nodosa KNOBBY CLUB RUSH Tufting perennial sedge to 90cm; globular brownish flower heads throughout the year followed by black shining nuts. Tough and hardy; ideal for waterlogged and saline soils; tolerates drought once established. Jacksonia scoparia DOGWOOD Twiggy shrub 2 5 metres, usually leafless, with an open and often weeping habit. Orange-yellow pea flowers in racemes, August Oct. Hardy and adaptable in a range of well drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Jagera pseudorhus FOAMBARK Rainforest tree to 12, usually 4-6m; attractive ferny foliage. Hardy pioneer tree or tub plant. Maroon fruit changes to yellow-brown and has penetrating hairs which can irritate the skin; tolerates full sun and mild frost. Juncus usitatus COMMON RUSH TUSSOCK RUSH Freshwater rush to 1.2m. Stiff, dense, tufted flowers spring to summer. Requires consistent wet ground; grow along creek banks and in ponds and bogs. An attractive rush that provides cover and food for native animals. Lepironia articulata GREY SEDGE Perennial clumping sedge to 2 metres. Reddish-brown flower head. Grown at swamp or water s edge. The grey teal duck feeds from the seeds. An important sedge for re-vegetation purposes. Leptospermum liversidgei SWAMP MAY Small attractive wallum shrub to 2m; citronella scented leaves discourage mosquitoes; masses of white to pinkish flowers spring and summer; extremely hardy; adaptable to wet or drier sites; full sun or semi-shade. Leptospermum petersonii LEMON-SCENTED TEA TREE Shrub or small tree to 5m. Hardy in sun or part shade. Aromatic leaves, small white flowers in summer. Can be pruned to shape for an attractive screen specimen. Leptospermum polygalifolium WILD MAY Shrub of dry heath and open forest to 3m. Adaptable and hardy, masses of white flowers in spring. Prune after flowering to keep bushy. Suitable as a screen or windbreak. Livistonia australis CABBAGE PALM Attractive palm to 20m. Hardy and adaptable in full sun (once established) or part shade with adequate moisture. Massed creamy-white flowers and round black fruits in late summer. Suitable indoor plant. Lomandra hystrix MAT RUSH Grows in clumps to 1m. Hardy and adaptable, suits wet or dry areas, as creek/dam stabilisation or garden feature. Pale yellow perfumed flower spikes. Very difficult to distinguish from the widespread L. longifolia. Lomandra longifolia MAT RUSH Grows in clumps to 1m. Hardy and adaptable, suits wet or dry areas, as creek/dam stabilisation or garden feature. Pale yellow perfumed flower spikes. Lophostemon confertus BRUSH BOX Tall tree of rainforest and open forest to 35m. Hardy, adaptable and fast growing dense attractive canopy; suits open situations. Excellent for revegetation and timber. Mallotus mollissimus SOFT KAMALA Small rainforest tree to12m. Small yellow-green male or female flowers. Fruit are three-lobed capsules, hairy and grey-brown. Hardy and adaptable. Melaleuca nodosa PRICKLY-LEAVED PAPERBARK Small shrub to 3m. Small white or yellow flowers in spring and summer. Hardy and adaptable in a variety of soils from sandy to clay; tolerant of salt spray; provides an excellent hiding place for small vulnerable tree frogs, the leaves being an excellent deterrent for predatory birds 6

7 Melaleuca quinquenervia PAPERBARK Swamp/wallum tree 12 14m. Whitish papery trunk with corky bark; masses of cream bottlebrush flowers attract wildlife. Hardy and frost tolerant; excellent for wet sites and tolerant of hot dry soils. Melaleuca salicina WEEPING WHITE BOTTLEBRUSH Medium tree to 15m. Attractive pinkish new growth, prolific flowering, attracts birds. Tolerates moist sites, hardy in a variety of situations. Melaleuca thymifolia PINK LACE THYME HONEY-MYRTLE Small spreading aromatic wallum shrub to 1 metre. Showy mauve-pink flowers throughout the year. Hardy and adaptable to diverse conditions; suitable for badly drained situations; frost tolerant; flowers best in full sun. Melaleuca viminalis WEEPING RED BOTTLEBRUSH Small to medium tree 5-10m. Hardy and adaptable, prefers moist well drained soil, can be pruned to size. Weeping foliage, prolific red flowers in spring attract birds. Useful screen tree. Melastoma malabathricum BLUE TONGUE Small shrub of wallum or swampy areas to 2m. Attractive pink/mauve flowers in spring. Edible fruit attracts birds. Prefers wet areas or ample watering. Melia azederach WHITE CEDAR PERSIAN LILAC Small graceful rainforest tree to10 metres. Fragrant lilac flowers in spring, fern-like foliage Fruit are ornamental bird-attracting, yellow berries. Fast growing in a variety of soils and conditions. Melicope elleryana PINK EUODIA Rainforest tree ± 12m. Hardy and fast growing. Pioneer species for moist areas or creek banks; adapts to drier sites. Striking clusters of pink flowers along branches attract birds and butterflies. Great shade tree. Myoporum acuminatum CREEPING BOOBIALLA Prostrate shrub to 50cm of coastal areas. White tubular flowers, some with purple spots, throughout the year. Edible purplish fruit is salty sweet. Decorative thick fleshy leaves make it an excellent groundcover. Myoporum montanum WATER BUSH BOOBALIA Erect shrub to 5m. Tiny white flowers throughout the year. Fruit an edible, bird-attracting, pink to light-purple berry. Hardy and drought tolerant in well-drained soils. Excellent for embankment and erosion control. Pandanus tectorius PANDANUS BEACH SCREW PINE Small, palm-like tree to 5 metres. Distinctive pineapple-like fruit-heads bearing large orange fruit. Hardy in most well-drained soils in full sun. Pandorea jasminoides BOWER OF BEAUTY SCRUB WONGA VINE Vigorous rainforest vine or colourful ground cover. Large tubular white to pink flowers with a crimson throat; pruning can induce a compact habit; easy to grow in full sun or semi-shade. Parachidendron pruinosum SNOW-WOOD TULIP SIRIS Large bushy decorative shrub or small tree to 15m. Fragrant white/yellow pom-pom flowers in spring. Fast growing in a well-watered, well-drained sunny situation; good for coastal areas but sensitive to heavy frost. Pararistolochia praevenosa RICHMOND BIRDWING BUTTERFLY VINE Vigorous rainforest vine food host to the endangered Richmond Birdwing Butterfly; pinkish tubular shaped flowers with bright yellow inside from Sept Dec; part sun to semi shade in moist well-drained soil. Pavetta australienis BUTTERFLY BUSH A small handsome ornamental rainforest understorey shrub 2 to 4m. Clusters of white perfumed, butterflyattracting flowers winter and spring; moderately fast growing and hardy in a well-drained soil; sun or shade. Petalostigma triloculare QUININE BERRY 7

8 Shrub or small open forest tree to 5m. Extremely hardy and adaptable; full sun or part shade. Decorative orange/red fruit, non-edible; great subject for decorative screening in poor soils where other plants may fail. Petalostigma pubescens HAIRY QUININE TREE Small tree usually 5-6m with stout trunk, dark knobbly bark and crooked arched-over branches. Slow-growing but extremely hardy and adaptable; unusual garden specimen; bitter yellow/orange fruit eaten by emus. Phebalium woombye PHEBALIUM Coastal, dry heath and wallum shrub to 2m. Clusters of decorative small white flowers winter and spring; hardy in well-drained soil; needs adequate moisture until established; sun tolerant; moderately frost resistant. Pilidiostigma rhytispermum SMALL-LEAVED PLUM MYRTLE Rainforest or margins shrub to 3m. Suitable as understorey species. Full sun or semi-shade; very hardy but prefers ample moisture. Attractive white, bird-attracting flowers and shiny black fruit. Pipturus argenteus NATIVE MULBERRY WHITE NETTLE Medium shrub or small rainforest tree to 8 metres. Succulent, edible white fruits mature in winter. (Male and female flowers borne on separate plants). Prefers moist, well-drained, acid soils in full sun or part shade. Pittosporum multiflorum (syn Citriobatus pauciflorus) ORANGE THORN Rainforest understorey shrub to 2 metres. Tiny white flowers; ornamental orange berries. Thin leaves and branches with needle-like spines provide safe nesting sites for small birds; new growth is often a dark red. Pittosporum revolutum YELLOW PITTOSPORUM BRISBANE LAUREL HAIRY PITTOSPORUM Sparsely branched but densely foliaged shrub 1 4m; pale yellow, fragrant tubular flowers in spring; fruit an orange-yellow capsule with decorate red seeds. Very hardy; good screening specimen; bird attracting. Pittosporum undulatum SWEET PITTOSPORUM NATIVE DAPHNE Small rainforest tree 8 10m. Perfumed white flowers in spring. Fruit are long-lasting orange berries that attract birds. Hardy, adaptable and fast growing; excellent low windbreak or screen plant. Psychotria loniceroides HAIRY PSYCHOTRIA Rainforest understorey shrub to about 3m. Yellowish-white flowers in clusters from Feb to April. Fruit a small lemon-yellow berry attractive to birds, especially the Green Catbird; hardy, but prefers ample moisture. Pultenea villosa KEROSENE BUSH HAIRY PEA BUSH Small shrub 1 2 metres high. Attractive orange-yellow pea flowers during winter & spring. Hardy in sun or in partial shade. Rhodomyrtus psidioides NATIVE GUAVA Shrub or small dense rainforest tree 3 12m; yellow/green edible fruit. Clusters of white or pink flowers in spring or summer. Fast growing and hardy in most situations; tolerates light frosts and clay soils. Rhodosphaera rhodanthema DEEP YELLOW WOOD Attractive rainforest tree to 20m; valuable timber species. Hardy and fast growing under neglect. Large clusters of red and pink flowers attract birds. Suitable container plant. Sannantha similis TWIGGY MYRTLE (syn. Babingtonia similis & Baeckea virgata) Attractive shrub ±3m, prefers a moist well-drained site in a variety of soils. Branches tend to become arching with masses of flowers in spring and summer. Great screening shrub. Scaevola calendulacea SCENTED FAN FLOWER Succulent sprawling multi-stemmed herb to 30cm. Thick fleshy leaves and purple-blue flowers year round; edible purple fruit turns black when ripening from Aug to Nov. Important dune stabilizing species. Sterculia quadrifida PEANUT TREE Handsome bushy rainforest tree 6-18m; fruit an eye-catching red capsule with shiny black seeds tasting of peanuts; can be semi-deciduous in colder climates; undemanding of soil type but requires good drainage. 8

9 Stenocarpus sinuatus FIREWHEEL TREE OR WHEEL OF FIRE Popular and well-known rainforest tree to around 15m. Dense, columnar growth with dark glossy leaves; Distinctive bright orange/red blossoms arranged in a wheel in summer and flowering inside the outer foliage. Protect from frost and wind in the early stages. Syzygium australe BRUSH CHERRY Small attractive rainforest tree 6m. Masses of small white fluffy flowers in summer and autumn. Fruit a crisp edible pinkish-red berry, crisp, juicy and sweet tasting and make wonderful jam; fast growing, hardy and adaptable to a wide range of soils and conditions but prefers moist well-drained soils in full to part sun. Syzygium francisii FRANCIS WATER GUM GIANT WATER GUM Beautiful medium rainforest tree 10 25m. Small white flowers in summer. Ornamental purple edible fruit in large numbers Jan March, attract wildlife. Tolerates full sun and light frost. Young leaves are brilliant red or pink and make this a superb container plant. Syzygium luehmannii RIBERRY Beautiful small rainforest tree 5 10m. Popular bushtucker tree with fluffy cream-white flowers and masses of edible magenta fruit in early summer; hardy and adaptable; attractive weeping foliage and outstandingly beautiful pink-red new growth. Can be pruned to keep low; excellent screen species. Syzygium oleosum BLUE LILLY PILLY Attractive rainforest tree 8m. Dense dark green glossy foliage and distinctive, edible, pleasant-tasting purple/blue fruit make this a desirable species for bush-tucker gardens. Fast growing; prefers some moisture to do well in a variety of soils; great screen or windbreak tree. Syzygium smithii CREEK LILLY PILLY Rainforest tree to 15m, usually smaller bushy shrub. Ornamental foliage and pinkish fruit, edible but not delectable, can be pruned as a screen. Very hardy in a wide range of conditions. Toechima tenax PITTED-LEAF STEELWOOD BRUSH TEAK Small rainforest tree 5 8m in cultivation; cream white flowers April to June; bird-attracting orange/yellow fruit ripening in spring. Hardy in most locations; handsome dense foliage makes it a good screening subject. Toona ciliata RED CEDAR Well-known rainforest cabinet timber tree ± 20 metres. Tiny white flowers in spring; fast growing with attractive foliage and pink new growth; easily grown if given adequate moisture, fertilizer and shelter from frost in the first two years; young trees may suffer badly from attack by Cedar Tip Moth. Makes a tall handsome shade tree. Trema tomentosa POISON PEACH PEACH-LEAF POISON BUSH Large shrub or small tree ± 5 metres. Tiny greenish/yellow flowers in summer; peach-like leaves; fruit are small black berries toxic to stock. Hardy in a variety of well-drained sites. Trophis scandens BURNY VINE FIRE VINE SMARTY SMARTY Vigorous and hardy rainforest climber. Creamy-green unisexual flowers; fruit an edible red berry. Bark was used for dilly bags and nets by traditional people. Host to the Eastern brown Crow Butterfly. Viola hederacea NATIVE VIOLET Perennial creeping herb; small white and violet edible flowers most of the year. Likes a moist well drained spot, full or part shade; tolerates sun but not dry conditions. Makes a beautiful groundcover. Waterhousea floribunda WEEPING LILLY-PILLY Small to medium graceful rainforest tree 10+ m. Drooping foliage makes an attractive shade tree; small fluffy white flowers in spring; summer fruit a greenish-white berry; needs well drained soil with adequate moisture. Westringia species NATIVE ROSEMARY Small spreading shrub 1.5m. Lilac flowers throughout the year; fine grey-green foliage. Extremely hardy, drought tolerant and quick growing; full sun preferred for compact growth. Excellent subject for shrubberies. 9

10 Wikstroemia indica TIE BUSH BOOTLACE BARK Small shrub 1-2 metres. Pale green/cream flower heads spring and autumn. Fruit a succulent bright red berry. (Fruit and leaves toxic if eaten): Hardy in all well drained soil types Zieria minutiflora LANOLINE BUSH Small herb-like shrub to 50cm. Tiny white flowers summer and autumn; aromatic grey-green leaves. Hardy and drought tolerant in sun or semi-shade. Makes a decorative addition for a rockery or native garden. 10